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More active older adults are likely to have healthier levels of heart and vessel disease markers, according to a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Photo courtesy of the American Heart Association

Sitting too much may raise heart disease risk

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 12:00am

Adults in their early 60s, who spend less time sitting and more time engaged in light to vigorous physical activity, benefit with healthier levels of heart and vessel disease markers, according to

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Screen time: What research says & what parents can do

Tue, 02/18/2020 - 12:00am

Screen time is a hot topic for parents and researchers alike.

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The Journey Continues: Wilbert Kirk Jr.

Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am

Recently, while researching the life of Ms. Rose Brooks, local icon and spirited community leader.

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Answers to Go with Susan Smith

Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am

Q. Where is the Antioch Colony?

A. The Antioch Colony is a Hays County community established in the 1870s by freed slaves. It is located off farm roads 967 and 1626 northwest of Buda.

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am

A while back I mentioned how some electronic repair stakeholders are trying to get right-to-repair legislation passed so items are made to be repairable rather than recycled or thrown in the trash. Today I will have a little update on it.

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Kevin Carolan (center) plays the jovial mayor of Gander, Newfoundland in "Come from Away." Photos by Matthew Murphy

Bass Concert Hall presents 'Come From Away'

Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am

Everyone who was alive at the time has their own story related to the moment when our world changed. Everyone recalls stumbling through the stages of grief, from shock to anger, to dismissal and disbelief, and finally, to acceptance. Planes had crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, and we all remember with detailed clarity exactly how that moment felt.

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An exhibit at the Calaboose African American History Museum honoring veterans of color. Daily Record file photo by Denise Cathey

Black History Month

Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:00am

The Dunbar Heritage Association and Calaboose African American History Museum have produced a series of events this February, during Black History Month, that will highlight the cultural and histor

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Last year's recipients of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative's scholarships. Photo courtesy of Pedernales Electric Cooperative

PEC to award $100,000 in scholarships

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 12:00am

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) proudly supports education in Central Texas through its youth programs, educational foundation giving, and scholarships.

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A Look Ahead with The Economist: Economic benefits of Texas nonprofits

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 12:00am

Nonprofit establishments improve lives, communities, and society as a whole.

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Evaluating your relationship with money

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 12:00am

In your life, you will have all sorts of relationships — with your family, your friends, your co-workers, and even with civic groups and charitable organizations you support.